Japan Post launched "Digital Address" in May 2025, a revolutionary service that converts complex Japanese addresses into 7-character alphanumeric codes. Discover how Rakuten and GMO are adopting this new address infrastructure, and what Japanese people think about it.
NIMS and University of Tokyo researchers have developed a revolutionary wafer-scale deposition technology for next-generation semiconductor material MoS2 (molybdenum disulfide). By discovering two key growth mechanisms—self-alignment and self-limiting—they achieved uniform, high-quality monolayer films across entire 2-inch wafers. This breakthrough opens the path to post-silicon semiconductors for sub-1nm node transistors.
Japanese startup blueqat unveiled Japan's first domestic semiconductor quantum computer at SEMICON Japan 2025. Leveraging existing chip manufacturing technology, the company targets 1 million qubits by 2030 and commercial deployment in 2026. With relaxed temperature requirements compared to superconducting systems, desktop-sized quantum computers may become reality.
Following a ransomware attack in September 2025, Asahi Beer's October-December sales fell nearly 20% year-on-year. This article examines the challenges facing Japanese corporate cybersecurity through the case of Japan's largest beer manufacturer, which suffered significant damage during the crucial year-end sales season.
Discover "open.space," an open-source phased array antenna designed specifically for Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) communication. This innovative project makes moon bounce accessible with compact, affordable hardware starting at $49-99 for a single tile up to $4,999 for a full 240-antenna array. Shipping expected March 2026.
Linux Foundation's latest survey reveals Japan's OSS adoption reality. While 69% report increased business value, challenges persist in infrastructure adoption and IP concerns. A comprehensive analysis of Japan's open source maturity and strategic gaps in 2025.
As generative AI drives data center construction boom, Japan faces severe power supply constraints. Peak power demand from new data centers and chip plants is projected to grow about 13-fold by fiscal 2034. GPU servers consume 10x more power than conventional systems, requiring massive cooling energy. Exploring Japan's infrastructure challenges and solutions.
Japan's new smartphone competition law, effective December 18, 2025, brings major changes to Google Play's billing system. Learn about external payment redirects, third-party payment options, and how these regulations impact both users and developers, along with reactions from Japanese consumers.